Managed database design and support service

Growing small and mid-sized businesses such as distributors, property managers, clinics and service companies that have outgrown spreadsheets.

Setup fee for design and migration, then monthly support plans, with extra hourly work for new reports or features.

• Database design (SQL, cloud tools)
• Data security basics
• Project and client management

• Privacy law: check PIPEDA and provincial rules, plus Quebec's Law 25 if you serve clients there
• Where data is stored: some clients (e.g. health or public sector) may require Canadian data residency
• Professional liability (errors and omissions), cyber and commercial general liability insurance
• Data breaches and lost data are your biggest risk, so use tested backups and clear access controls
• Check whether you need WCB/WSIB coverage once you hire help (rules vary by province)
• Register your business with your province and check if you need a GST/HST number once you pass the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on the tools, hosting, security setup and insurance you need. Tested backups and clear access controls are worth budgeting for from the start.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many clients are on monthly support plans and how many custom builds you take on. Hours start at around 20 a week.

Check PIPEDA and provincial privacy rules, plus Quebec's Law 25 if you serve clients there. Check whether clients need Canadian data residency, what cyber and professional liability insurance fits, and whether you need a GST/HST number or WCB/WSIB coverage.